The openssl gem for Ruby uses the same initialization vector (IV) in GCM Mode (aes-*-gcm) when the IV is set before the key, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to bypass the encryption protection mechanism.
References
Configurations
History
21 Nov 2024, 02:58
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
|---|---|---|
| References | () http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/19/9 - Mailing List, Third Party Advisory | |
| References | () http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/30/6 - Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory | |
| References | () http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/01/2 - Mailing List, Third Party Advisory | |
| References | () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93031 - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry | |
| References | () https://github.com/ruby/openssl/commit/8108e0a6db133f3375608303fdd2083eb5115062 - Patch, Third Party Advisory | |
| References | () https://github.com/ruby/openssl/issues/49 - Exploit, Third Party Advisory | |
| References | () https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/07/msg00012.html - Mailing List, Third Party Advisory | |
| References | () https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3966 - Third Party Advisory |
Information
Published : 2017-01-30 22:59
Updated : 2024-11-21 02:58
NVD link : CVE-2016-7798
Mitre link : CVE-2016-7798
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2016-7798
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Products Affected
debian
- debian_linux
ruby-lang
- openssl
CWE
CWE-326
Inadequate Encryption Strength